Sifting through all the information can get overwhelming — especially when there’s some not-so-good advice out there.

To help set things straight, I chatted with The Penny Hoarder’s founder, Kyle Taylor. He’s the savviest Black Friday shopper I know, so I figured he’d have some excellent advice to share.

And I was right… Keep reading to learn all of Kyle’s Black Friday shopping tips!

Is Black Friday dead?

No, definitely not. Black Friday isn’t dead — it’s just different.

You can still grab some great doorbusters by going in person to the store, but honestly, many of the best deals are now available online. They’re also available before Black Friday itself, occasionally popping up in mid-November or earlier.

Some people are calling this the “death of Black Friday” — I’m calling it more time and more opportunities to score deals!

To me, the more options the better! Because it means you can participate in Black Friday in the way that works best for you — whether that’s going out bargain hunting with your family or cozying up with your laptop at home.

Alright, let’s hear it: What are your tips for getting the best prices?

Well, I LOVE stacking deals. And by that, I mean using multiple discount strategies on a single product.

Say you want to shop at Walmart on Black Friday. Before going, you could use a cash-back rewards card to purchase a discounted Walmart gift card at Raise, which you’d then use to do your shopping. That means you’re earning cash back and saving money — before you even leave the house!

I know you love free stuff. Have you seen any good Black Friday giveaways?

Tell us what would help you spend time, not money on the day after Thanksgiving — and we might just help you do it! We’re giving away 50 prizes, each worth up to $10,000 in value. The deadline to enter is Friday, Nov. 11 at 11:59 p.m. EST.

I can’t wait to read your stories!

Thanks so much for your tips, Kyle! In closing, can you share your No. 1 Black Friday tip?

It might not be what you’d expect me to say, but here it is: Make a budget and a list.

While I want everyone to get killer deals on Black Friday, I only want people to get deals they can afford.